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A berry protein shake without protein powder in a mason jar.
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5 from 3 votes

berry protein smoothie without protein powder

Made with mixed berries, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt, this berry protein smoothie without protein powder is thick, creamy, and tastes like dessert. Ready in 5 minutes, it packs in 20 grams of protein and lots of fiber to keep you full!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: berries, berry protein shake, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, high protein smoothie without protein powder, homemade protein shake without protein powder, protein shake without protein powder, protein smoothie without protein powder
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ⅔ cup plain greek yogurt non-fat
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup pure
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger or 1 fresh knob (with the skin is fine)
  • 1 banana the darker the banana, the sweeter it will be
  • ⅓ cup fat free milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. It will take a full minute of blending to get rid of all the curds.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

For more protein, you can add 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds or a scoop of vanilla protein powder. If you use vanilla protein powder, leave out the maple syrup.
Expert Tips
Use frozen berries: Make sure to use frozen berries to achieve the thick, creamy consistency we want with this shake. Or, add ice cubes if fresh berries are all you have.
Blend well: Don't rush the blending process, or your shake will be lumpy! It can take a few minutes to fully blend the cottage cheese.
Use a ripe banana: The darker your banana, the sweeter it'll taste.
Adjust the ingredients: This recipe is super customizable. So, feel free to mix and match different ingredients to suit your preferences.
Storage & meal prep tips
Fridge
Blend the smoothie, and store it in an airtight cup for up to 2 days.
Meal Prep
If you want to meal prep this, pour the blended smoothie into an ice cube tray or freezer-safe mold. Reblend in the morning with a splash of milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 0.4mg